Cycle in the area where some of the world’s most famous vineyards are located. You’ll pedal along the ‘Route des Vins et Chateaux’, through Haut-Medoc and Margaux, then cross the Gironde River to visit Fronsac, Pomerol and Saint Emilion, among others. As well as the fabulous wines and châteaux, you’ll also visit historic towns and charming villages, rolling countryside and the Dordogne and Garonne rivers.
During the week, you will ride on cycle paths and minor roads, in a fairly flat terrain, cycling between 20 and 50 km per day. You will stay in 3-star hotels and charming guesthouses. The trip ends in Bordeaux, where we recommend you to extend for one or more nights.
Cycle in Bordeaux - 7, 6 or 5 days
Highlights
- Margaux, Fronsac, St Emilion, Pomerol....
- Beautiful and varied surroundings along vineyards and rivers
- Majestic castles, historic towns and charming villages
- Easy cycling in a pleasant climate
- Comfortable accommodation in 3-star hotels and guesthouses
Quick facts
| Travel duration: | 7 days/ 6 nights, 6 days/ 5 nights, 5 days/ 4 nights |
|---|---|
| Travel period: | 1/4 - 31/10 |
| Grade: | Easy. Average 25-50 km/ 150-400 m per day. Day by day trip grading, see "program" on each trip. 2 |
| Accommodations: | |
| Trip type: | Self guided cycling holidays |
| Price example: | From €800 |
| Meals: | Breakfast & 2 or 3 dinners |
Prices per person in EUR
This trip is available from April 1- October 31, with any arrival date.
5 days/ 4 nights From €800 Book your trip
| Period | TRP - Triple Room | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 2026-10-31 | €800 | €900 | €900 | €1,200 |
6 days/ 5 nights, 2-star accommodation St Emilion From €930 Book your trip
| Period | TRP - Triple Room | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 2026-10-31 | €930 | €990 | €990 | €1,400 |
6 days/ 5 nights, 3-star accommodation St Emilion From €970 Book your trip
| Period | TRP - Triple Room | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 2026-10-31 | €970 | €1,030 | €1,030 | €1,520 |
7 days/ 6 nights, 2-star accommodation St Emilion From €1,050 Book your trip
| Period | TRP - Triple Room | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 2026-10-31 | €1,050 | €1,100 | €1,100 | €1,600 |
7 days/ 6 nights, 3-star accommodation St Emilion From €1,110 Book your trip
| Period | TRP - Triple Room | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 2026-10-31 | €1,110 | €1,170 | €1,170 | €1,810 |
Prices quoted are per person and include:
- Accommodation 6, 5 or 4 nights incl. breakfast
- 2 dinners (Moulis & Bourg-sur-Gironde on the 7 or 6 day trip)
- 3 dinners (Margaux or Moulis & Saint-Yzans two evenings, on the 5 day trip)
- Transfer from Bordeaux airport or train station to first accommodation
- Transfer from last accommodation in Saint-Yzans to Bordeaux airport (Note: return transfer only included on 5 days trip)
- Boat ticket for the Gironde crossing on day 3 – on the 7 and 6 day trip
- Luggage transport for hotel changes
- Detailed cycling maps
- Detailed Roadbooks in English:
- Destination information
- Practical information
- Detailed cycling descriptions day by day
- GPX files, for GPS maps on your mobile phone or GPS
- 24 h emergency phone for urgent matters
Not included
- Flight to/from the destination
- Transfer to the airport from the hotel in Bordeaux
- Bike hire
* Single room rates
- Single room rates apply when travelling in the company of others. If you are travelling on your own, in most cases there is an extra charge due to more expensive luggage transport. Please contact us for prices.
Optional extras
- Bike rental – 21/24 geared hybrid bikes: 160 euro (7 days trip), 150 Euro (6 days trip) 140 Euro (5 days trip). Incl. bike bag, map holder, repair kit.
- E-Bike/electric bike and Gravel bike: 300 Euro (7 days trip), 270 Euro (6 days trip), 260 Euro (5 days trip). Incl. bike bag, map holder, repair kit.
- Bike helmet, no cost but must be booked in advance.
- Bike insurance, covering theft: 30 Euro for hybrid bike, 50 Euro for electric bike and gravel bike.
- Extra night in Bordeaux, price per person in double room: 100 Euro.
Itinerary
7 days/ 6 nights
Day 1 Arrival in Pian Médoc
On arrival at Bordeaux Airport or train station, a transfer to Pian Médoc is included.
Day 2 Castle route from Pian Medoc to Moulis - 25 km (40 km)
Today’s route through the heart of the ‘Medoc Rouge’ is one of the most beautiful in the area. Start the day by cycling through the famous vineyards and wineries of Margaux, Haut-Medoc. We recommend you to take a break in some of the lovely little harbour villages along the Gironde, such as St. Julien. The cycle tour ends in Moulis, where you will spend the night.
25 km (40 km)
Day 3 Cycle from Moulis to Bourg/ Saint-Gervais / St-André de Cubzac – 40 km (55 km)
Today you will take a boat from Lamarque across the Gironde River. You will arrive at the beautiful citadel of Blay, from where you have fantastic views over the village, the vineyards, and across the Gironde. Later in the day, you will cycle through the vineyards of Côtes de Blaye AOC Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur. Before arriving in Bourg-sur-Gironde, you will pass the ‘Conriche Fleurie’ with palm trees and flowers typical of a lovely, balmy climate.
Overnight in either Bourg, Saint-Gervais or St-André de Cubzac
40 km (55 km)
Day 4 Cycle through the vineyards of Fronsac, Pomerol & Saint-Emilion - 40 km (50 km)
Today you will cycle through the two famous appellations of Fronsac and Pomerol. Today’s route will take you into the heart of the best wines of Pomerol and Saint-Emilion, such as Château Angelus, Chateau Petrus and Château Cheval Blanc! Not to be forgotten is Fronsac, which is a very historic estate. The landscape is like beautiful mosaic of hills, plateaus and vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see.
Evening and night spent in Saint-Emilion
40 km (50 km)
Day 5 Cycle around Saint-Emilion – 25 km (35 km)
Today you can choose between a shorter route of 25 km, or 35 km route among Saint-Emilion’s eastern vineyards and villages. After Castillon la Bataille, you will cycle along the Dordogne on your way back to your hotel in Saint-Emilion.
25 km (35 km)
Day 6 Cycling from Saint-Emilion to Bordeaux – 50 km
After crossing the Dordogne River, you’ll come to the ‘Roger Lapébie’ cycle path, which runs through the beautiful countryside to Creon. You will pedal past medieval towns, old houses, mills, abbeys and Roman churches before arriving at the Place de la Bourse, located in the heart of Bordeaux. Overnight in Bordeaux.
50 km
Day 7 Departure day
We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
We hope to see you again.
(Note! The trip can be extended with an extra night in Bordeaux).
6 days/ 5 nights
Day 1 Arrival in Pian Médoc
On arrival at Bordeaux Airport or train station, a transfer to Pian Médoc is included.
Day 2 Castle route from Pian Medoc to Moulis - 25 km (40 km)
Today’s route through the heart of the ‘Medoc Rouge’ is one of the most beautiful in the area. Start the day by cycling through the famous vineyards and wineries of Margaux, Haut-Medoc. We recommend you to take a break in some of the lovely little harbour villages along the Gironde, such as St. Julien. The cycle tour ends in Margeaux or Moulis, where you will spend the night.
25 km (40 km)
Day 3 Cycle from Moulis to Bourg/ Saint-Gervais / St-André de Cubzac – 40 km (55 km)
Today you will take a boat from Lamarque across the Gironde River. You will arrive at the beautiful citadel of Blay, from where you have fantastic views over the village, the vineyards, and across the Gironde. Later in the day, you will cycle through the vineyards of Côtes de Blaye AOC Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur. Before arriving in Bourg-sur-Gironde, you will pass the ‘Conriche Fleurie’ with palm trees and flowers typical of a lovely, balmy climate.
Overnight in either Bourg, Saint-Gervais or St-André de Cubzac.
40 km (55 km)
Day 4 Cycle through the vineyards of Fronsac, Pomerol & Saint-Emilion - 40 km (50 km)
Today you will cycle through the two famous appellations of Fronsac and Pomerol. Today’s route will take you into the heart of the best wines of Pomerol and Saint-Emilion, such as Château Angelus, Chateau Petrus and Château Cheval Blanc! Not to be forgotten is Fronsac, which is a very historic estate. The landscape is like beautiful mosaic of hills, plateaus and vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see.
Evening and night spent in Saint-Emilion.
40 km (50 km)
Day 5 Cycling from Saint-Emilion to Bordeaux – 50 km
After crossing the Dordogne River, you’ll come to the ‘Roger Lapébie’ cycle path, which runs through the beautiful countryside to Creon. You will pedal past medieval towns, old houses, mills, abbeys and Roman churches before arriving at the Place de la Bourse, located in the heart of Bordeaux. Overnight in Bordeaux.
50 km
Day 6 Departure day
We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
We hope to see you again.
(Note! The trip can be extended with an extra night in Bordeaux).
5 days/ 4 nights
Day 1 Arrival in Pian Médoc
On arrival at Bordeaux Airport or train station, a transfer to Pian Médoc is included. You pick up and test your bikes, then you have dinner included in the price.
Day 2 Castle route from Pian Medoc to Margeaux/ Moulis - 28 km (35 km)
Today’s route through the heart of the ‘Medoc Rouge’ is one of the most beautiful in the area. Start the day by cycling through the famous vineyards and wineries of Margaux, Haut-Medoc. We recommend you to take a break in some of the lovely little harbour villages along the Gironde, such as St. Julien. The cycle tour ends in Margeaux or Moulis, where you will spend the night.
28 km (35 km)
Day 3 Cycling from Margeaux/Moulis to Saint-Yzans - 50 km (60 km)
Today you will cycle in the wine region, past famous vineyards and castles along the Medoc area. The ‘capital’ of the Medoc, Paulliac, with its charming little harbour, is one of the highlights of the day. It is also home to the famous châteaux and winemakers Latour and Lafite Rotschild. You end the day’s tour in Saint-Yzans.
50 km (60 km)
Day 4 Round trip along the Gironde - 40 km (50 km)
Today you will cycle along the banks of the Gironde and its small villages, which are reminiscent of the Camargue. A tip is to stop and visit the small harbours of St Christoly or La Marechale. The lighthouse “Phare de Richard” offers a fantastic view of the estuary. You will return to Saint-Yzans at the end of the day and finish where you started.
40 km (50 km)
Day 5 Departure day
Breakfast, and then check-out. A taxi transfer to Bordeaux airport, alternatively to the center of Bordeaux, is included in the price of the trip.
Accommodations
During this trip you will stay in 3-star charming guesthouses, or hotels including breakfast. On the 7 and 6 day trip, you can choose between staying in a 2-star guesthouse or 3-star accommodation in St Emilion.
7 days/ 6 nights
| Night | Place | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Pian Médoc | Hotel *** |
| Night 2 | Moulis | Hotel *** |
| Night 3 | Virsac or Bourg-sur-Gironde | Hotel *** |
| Night 4 | Saint-Emilion | Guesthouse ** or Hotel *** |
| Night 5 | Saint-Emilion | Guesthouse ** or Hotel *** |
| Night 6 | Bordeaux | Hotel *** |
6 days/ 5 nights
| Night | Place | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Pian Médoc | Hotel *** |
| Night 2 | Moulis | Hotel *** |
| Night 3 | Virsac or Bourg-sur-Gironde | Hotel *** |
| Night 4 | Saint-Emilion | Guesthouse ** or Hotel *** |
| Night 5 | Bordeaux | Hotel *** |
5 days/ 4 nights
| Night | Place | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Pian Médoc | Hotel *** |
| Night 2 | Margeaux or Moulis | Guesthouse *** |
| Night 3 | Saint-Yzans | Guesthouse *** |
| Night 4 | Saint-Yzans | Guesthouse *** |
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